Following country lanes and canal to Chester’s historic city walls.
Distance: 17 miles (27.4 km)
Ascent: 179 metres
Route grade: 54 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 6h 30m to 11h 15m
Starting point: YHA Chester Trafford Hall 
Grid reference: SJ 451 721
What3Words: ///routs.mock.chairing
End point: Circular, to YHA Chester Trafford Hall
Region: North West of England
Type of walk: Canal, City, Countryside, Old train line
Trails and Ways: Canal Towpath Trail, North Cheshire Way
Wheelchair accessible: No 
Pushchair accessible: No 
Stile free: No 
Seats on route: Yes 
Toilets: Yes 
Touch free: No 
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, Pub/s, Shop/s, Takeaway/s, Town This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Maps: OS Explorer 1:25k (266) Wirral and Chester &
